Cost of Doing Business

Lower business costs, higher profits

Low operational costs, a pro-business environment and an educated labor force all make Iowa the perfect choice to start and expand a business. Iowa has lower rental and construction costs than the national average, lower payroll costs, lower workers' compensation costs and lower utility costs. It’s why global tech leaders like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have invested billions over the last several years to expand in Iowa. Look at the numbers. Read our success stories. Listen to our CEOs. Find out how an Iowa location can improve your bottom line.